Bayer Crop Science staff say corn production success for Ontario growers includes rotation out of corn, and rotating modes of action when fighting insect pests in the crop.
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Keep corn rootworm off balance
Hitting it with the same solution year-after-year will just create a new problem
Be on the watch for insect-issue bleed over
Manitoba Agriculture’s 2017 insect summary may give producers an idea of what to scout for, as well as any rotation changes to avoid pest woes next season
Last year’s pest problems may give an idea of what to be on watch for next season. The insect summary for 2017 is in, and Manitoba Agriculture entomologist John Gavloski says the report may give producers valuable insight when planning scouting and, in some cases, rotations. Aphids unknown Not all insects carry over in the
Manitoba crop insects seen in 2017
Manitoba Agriculture entomologist offers his yearly summary of bugs
From aphids to wheat midge, a wide variety of insects made their presence known in Manitoba crops in 2017. John Gavloski, entomologist with Manitoba Agriculture, has compiled a summary entitled ‘Summary of Insects on Crops in Manitoba in 2017‘ of the insects observed in fields across the province. Much of the crop insects identified in
Weathering the swarm
Lady beetles were a welcome addition to the field this summer, but the overwintering habits of one non-native species now has some rural residents irked
They’re on walls. They’re on ceilings. They’re on cups left in cupboards and anything left outside. If you’re in south-central Manitoba and feel something crawling on your arm, chances are it’s a lady beetle. The annual swarm is nothing new to rural Manitobans during September and October, but populations are particularly hearty this year with
Aphid-borne virus found in Manitoba oat fields
The virus, and its associated chlorosis and premature maturation, has been noted in several oat fields
Oat fields in central Manitoba are fighting off barley yellow dwarf virus. “We see it from year to year,” Manitoba Agriculture field crop pathologist Holly Derksen said. “I think this is probably the most severe that I’ve seen it in fields, but that being said, it’s historically been present in Manitoba and in varying levels.”
Weather conditions see crops quickly advance, disease, insect pressures low
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report for July 24, 2017
Hot and humid weather conditions across much of the province are advancing crops quickly. Winter cereals and some early seeded spring cereals are starting to turn. Areas in the Southwest, Northwest and Central regions are well below normal precipitation and would benefit from rain. Thunderstorms brought damaging winds and hail to some areas of Manitoba.
What’s the future of Colorado potato beetle control?
Neonics may be losing the beetle battle. What are the alternatives?
An old pest is becoming a new problem, according to Tracy Shinners-Carnelley, director of research and quality enhancement for Peak of the Market. Shinners-Carnelley was at Manitoba Potato Production Days in January to discuss Colorado potato beetle (CPB) control options as neonicotinoid seed treatments begin to lose effectiveness against the potato’s ancient enemy. Since the
Crop insect concerns low, some soybean crops report brown spot
Manitoba Insect and Disease summary for August 17
Summary Insects: Insect pest concerns are currently low. Most canola crops are now past the stage where Lygus bugs would be of concern. Only trace levels of soybean aphids have been found so far. Grasshopper counts have so far generally been low. Plant pathogens: Various diseases continue to be reported in field crops.. Disease Update Corn:
Lygus bugs, moths present in sunflowers, keep your eye on stored grain
Manitoba Insect and Disease summary for August 10
Summary Insects: Insects of highest importance to scout for currently are Lygus bugs in canola and sunflowers, and banded sunflower moths in sunflowers. Only trace levels of soybean aphids have been found so far. There have still been no reports of high levels of larvae of bertha armyworms in Manitoba. Plant Pathogens: Various diseases continue
Manitoba Crop Report and Crop Weather report: No. 15
Conditions as of August 8, 2016
Strong weather systems passed through several areas of Manitoba throughout the week. Heavy rains and strong winds halted harvest operations and resulted in lodging of crops.However, harvest did resume where field and weather conditions allowed. Winter wheat yields are ranging from 50 to 95 bushels per acre, with good quality reported to date. Swathing or
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